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Recent articles about Kirk Gibsonen-usWhat was happening the last time the Dodgers won a World Series?Those of us who are old enough likely remember the Kirk Gibson home run against the Oakland Athletics in the 1988 World Series. This one scribe was but a young pup, living in the Bay Area. Tears filled his eyes as his A’s lost the World Series after dominating through the regular season.But what else was happening in the world the last time the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series? Who was dominating in other sports? Who were the most-popular singers and actors of the time? What movie came away with best picture? And how was the political landscape some 30 years ago?With Los Angeles finishing off the defending champion Chicago Cubs in the NLCS Thursday night, we look at what was happening in the world the last time this team won the World Series.Magic Johnson leads Lakers to second consecutive titleThe 1987-88 variation of the Showtime Lakers were a sight to behold. The team averaged nearly 113 points per game with Pat Riley manning the bench. All-team Laker great Jerry West was the GM. Meanwhile, the lik19 Oct 2017 23:17:22 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/what_was_happening_the_last_time_the_dodgers_won_a_world_series/s1_12680_24820190
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/what_was_happening_the_last_time_the_dodgers_won_a_world_series/s1_12680_24820190What was happening the last time the Dodgers won a World Series?http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/what_was_happening_the_last_time_the_dodgers_won_a_world_series/s1_12680_24820190http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/d/9d5a5e38942bf15c106f0d20bcbfd4f8eddccd11/top_story/10356737.jpg29 years after Kirk Gibson, Justin Turner hits walk-off HR for DodgersIf you’re a believer in symmetry, then Justin Turner put the Los Angeles Dodgers in good shape for the rest of the MLB postseason.Turner slugged a walk-off, game-winning three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs to give the Dodgers a 2-0 lead in the NLCS. This home run came on the 29-year anniversary of Los Angeles’ last walk-off homer in the playoffs. This is one that you’ve probably seen a time or two. Of course, 1988 was the last World Series that the Dodgers won, or even appeared in.That’s not a fact that the Dodgers are going to mind hearing.15 Oct 2017 23:20:12 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/29_years_after_kirk_gibson_justin_turner_hits_walk_off_hr_for_dodgers/s1_12680_24788564
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/29_years_after_kirk_gibson_justin_turner_hits_walk_off_hr_for_dodgers/s1_12680_2478856429 years after Kirk Gibson, Justin Turner hits walk-off HR for Dodgershttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/29_years_after_kirk_gibson_justin_turner_hits_walk_off_hr_for_dodgers/s1_12680_24788564http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/e/9e038829155b726b9b91d1b3ecd95dff4b21a1ca/top_story/10350665.jpgJustin Turner almost did a Kirk Gibson after walk-off home runJustin Turner delivered a major home run on Sunday night that Dodgers fans will remember for a long time.Turner crushed a 3-run walk-off home run to beat the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the NLCS 4-1. Turner’s big blow was actually the first walk-off home run for the Dodgers in the postseason since Kirk Gibson’s famous homer off Dennis Eckersley in the 1988 World Series.After the game, Turner, who grew up a Dodgers fan, said he considered pulling a Gibson fist/arm pump around the bases.“Growing up here, coming back signing with the Dodgers, I told everyone one of my earliest baseball memories I was four years old at my grandma’s house watching that game in ’88, seeing [Gibson] hit that homer. So it feels pretty cool,” Turner told TBS’ Sam Ryan after the game.“I thought about doing the fist pump around the bases. We’ll wait til we get to the World Series for that hopefully.”The Dodgers now lead the series 2-0 against the Cubs as they head to Chicago for Games 3-5 beginning on Tuesday.And of course because it came15 Oct 2017 23:13:47 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/justin_turner_almost_did_a_kirk_gibson_after_walk_off_home_run/s1_127_24788546
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/justin_turner_almost_did_a_kirk_gibson_after_walk_off_home_run/s1_127_24788546Justin Turner almost did a Kirk Gibson after walk-off home runhttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/justin_turner_almost_did_a_kirk_gibson_after_walk_off_home_run/s1_127_24788546http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/2/d28edc9835b7df80c3872acc6955ce44f9df2712/top_story/10350592.jpgWhat is the worst possible outcome for the postseason?This week we've debated if baseball's wild card is even keeping with the spirit of the sport, (correctly) picked the American League Wild Card winner , went all-in on the Giants winning the National League Wild Card and yes, predicted a home game upset in a Divisional Series. TGIF here at the Yardbarker roundtable where we ask our experts to kickback, relax and just chat about sports in general. Today we asked out team:What is the worst possible outcome for the postseason?Demetrius Bell: I have no personal qualms with the San Francisco Giants, but dude: If they win the World Series in an even year again, we might need to launch an investigation because this is getting silly now. It's not like it's a huge shock that they made it to the playoffs this year when you consider the offseason that they had, but come on. This can't keep on happening on every even year, baseball. Get it together, y'all.Shiloh Carder: To be honest, I don't think there is a worst possible outcome. This is a lineup of teams and no matter07 Oct 2016 16:24:00 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/what_is_the_worst_possible_outcome_for_the_postseason/s1_13132_22061110
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/what_is_the_worst_possible_outcome_for_the_postseason/s1_13132_22061110What is the worst possible outcome for the postseason?http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/what_is_the_worst_possible_outcome_for_the_postseason/s1_13132_22061110http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngKirk Gibson diagnosed with Parkinson's DiseaseBy Vincent Frank
Some sad news is coming out of Detroit on Tuesday. Former MLB player and multiple-time World Series hero Kirk Gibson has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (via Detroit Free Press).
In a statement announcing his diagnosis, Gibson had this to say:
I have faced many different obstacles in my life, and have always maintained a strong belief that no matter the circumstances, I could overcome those obstacles,” Gibson, 57, said in a released statement. “While this diagnosis poses a new kind of challenge for me, I intend to stay true to my beliefs. With the support of my family and friends, I will meet this challenge with the same determination and unwavering intensity that I have displayed in all of my endeavors in life. I look forward to being back at the ballpark as soon as possible.
Gibson, 57, played 17 seasons in the Majors. earning the National League MVP in 1988 and winning two World Series titles. He’s mostly known for a dramatic home run against Hall of Fame Oakland Athletic28 Apr 2015 13:19:39 -0400http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/former_world_series_hero_kirk_gibson_diagnosed_with_parkinsons_disease/s1_12680_18701159
http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/former_world_series_hero_kirk_gibson_diagnosed_with_parkinsons_disease/s1_12680_18701159Kirk Gibson diagnosed with Parkinson's Diseasehttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/former_world_series_hero_kirk_gibson_diagnosed_with_parkinsons_disease/s1_12680_18701159http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/1/e1450b061b64652fc4ee614e425df09bf4e41c80/top_story/KirkGibsonParkinsons.jpgDiamondbacks fire manager Kirk GibsonAbout to wrap up a season that will see them finish with the worst record in baseball, the Arizona Diamondbacks and new executive Tony La Russa have fired manager Kirk Gibson.
Tony La Russa cleans house, as #Diamondbacks fire manager Kirk Gibson and bench coach Alan Trammell http://t.co/xAFcfVtlbz — HardballTalk (@HardballTalk) September 26, 2014
It’s been an incredibly disappointing couple seasons for Gibson and the Diamondbacks, who were 63-96 on the season prior to today’s news. Back in 2010, Gibson replaced A.J. Hinch on an interim basis. He proceeded to lead the team to a 34-49 record in the second half of the year before helping Arizona to a 94-68 record and first place finish in the NL West the following season. It’s been downhill for Gibson and the Diamondbacks ever since. After finishing the past two seasons right at the .500 mark, Arizona took a major step back in 2014. By virtue of the Rangers win over Oakland on Thursday, the Diamondbacks are guaranteed the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 amateur26 Sep 2014 16:35:17 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/diamondbacks_fire_manager_kirk_gibson/s1_12680_17368898
http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/diamondbacks_fire_manager_kirk_gibson/s1_12680_17368898Diamondbacks fire manager Kirk Gibsonhttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/diamondbacks_fire_manager_kirk_gibson/s1_12680_17368898http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngArizona Diamondbacks narrow GM searchThe Arizona Diamondbacks have narrowed their search for a new general manager.
Several candidates have removed themselves from consideration and are staying with their former team. The latest to do so was Gary LaRocque who elected to remain the farm director for the St. Louis Cardinals Monday.
Varying reports about the Diamondbacks general manager search surfaced Monday. CBS reported that the three finalists are Dave Stewart, Allard Baird, and De Jon Watson. Bob Nightengale reported that the Diamondbacks will announce their new general manager Thursday and that Stewart is the clear frontrunner with Watson still in the running.
It would not be far-fetched to see Dave Stewart as #Dbacks GM,Dejon Watson as assistant GM, Ray Montgomery promoted,and Kevin Towers staying
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) September 22, 2014
Another USA Today report said it is possible that Stewart will be named the general manager and Watson will serve as the assistant general manager.
The team has not made an official comment on23 Sep 2014 20:43:17 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/arizona_diamondbacks_narrow_gm_search/s1_7899_17347481
http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/arizona_diamondbacks_narrow_gm_search/s1_7899_17347481Arizona Diamondbacks narrow GM searchhttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/arizona_diamondbacks_narrow_gm_search/s1_7899_17347481http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngArizona Diamondbacks: Gibson will remain managerAccording to a report by Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Arizona Diamondbacks plan on having Kirk Gibson as their manager in 2015.
The #Dbacks currently plan to bring back manager Kirk Gibson for the 2015 season, but Tony La Russa delaying any official announcement.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) August 19, 2014
The Diamondbacks have not officially announced that they will retain Gibson but at the moment there are no imminent plans to fire him. He has a 343-351 record as the manager of the Diamondbacks. The news is somewhat surprising considering the team is unarguably one of the five worst teams in the major leagues and will miss the playoffs for the third season in a row. Gibson also does not have the greatest reputation around the league due to the eye for an eye mentality his team has. Gibson and the team’s general manager Kevin Towers have an obsession with “gritty” players and it has made the team marginally worse. They have traded multiple players who were not “gritty” that have flourished elsewh19 Aug 2014 20:52:07 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/arizona_diamondbacks_gibson_will_remain_manager/s1_7899_17089178
http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/arizona_diamondbacks_gibson_will_remain_manager/s1_7899_17089178Arizona Diamondbacks: Gibson will remain managerhttp://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/arizona_diamondbacks_gibson_will_remain_manager/s1_7899_17089178http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/a/8abc7d56e640db5367f57635af05bfbd6edf2159/top_story/6320162.jpg